US Bridges

River Road over Mohawk River

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 3 Mi. NE Lake Delta · Structure no. 000000003311340

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Mohawk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Mohawk River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesMohawk River
Location3 Mi. NE Lake Delta
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.33974, -75.3658
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2021)
Projected traffic204 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Mohawk River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Mohawk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Mohawk River carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Mohawk River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Mohawk River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.